Regulatory & Standards


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A Smarter Approach to Safety in Garment Manufacturing

Why formal safety systems in garment hubs like Vietnam and Bangladesh work best when they value the frontline observations of the sewing line.

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When Calibration Accuracy Determines Exposure Accuracy

Understand why the physics behind your flow calibrator—primary versus secondary standards—dictates the legal and medical integrity of your worker exposure results.

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Wisconsin Beauty Manufacturer Fined After Chemical Explosion

OSHA proposes $275,694 in penalties for SV Labs following a nitrocellulose blast and fire at its Prescott facility.

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OSHA Launches Initiative to Help Small Businesses Improve Safety

New agency-wide effort focuses on collaboration and compliance assistance to help employers meet federal workplace requirements.

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Rideshare Safety Lessons for Occupational Health Leaders

Discover how rideshare accident risks inform better safety protocols, fatigue management, and training for mobile and contract workforces.

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New Construction Site Safety Guidelines for Portable Generators

The PGMA highlights the importance of CO-shutoff technology and proper outdoor operation to protect workers from carbon monoxide risks.

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Midwest Bakery Fined for Safety Violations

A worker’s broken arm led to an investigation revealing repeat hazards and more than $326,000 in proposed federal penalties.

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OSHA Debuts Safety Champions Program for Employers

New federal guidelines offer a three-step roadmap for workplace safety, though experts suggest weighing participation against enforcement risks.



OSHA Safety Champions

OSHA Launches Safety Champions Program

A new Safety Champions Program aims to help employers strengthen workplace safety through a voluntary, structured framework.

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Robotic Solutions for the Three D's

With warehouse injuries doubling across the sector, human-centric robotics are removing workers from the path of exposure without displacing them.

Electrical Safety

OSHA Highlights Electrical Safety Risks for Non-Electrical Workers

A new OSHA toolbox talk emphasizes that most workplace electrical fatalities occur outside traditional electrical trades and outlines practical steps employers can take to reduce risk.

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Safety Organizations Urge OSHA to Update PPE Standards

A coalition of nine safety groups petitioned OSHA to align federal regulations with modern innovations in eye, head and first aid protection.

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NIOSH Expands Total Worker Health Affiliate Program

Federal health officials expand a collaborative network aimed at integrating traditional workplace safety with broader employee well-being.

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Michigan Becomes First State Labor Department Named NIOSH Affiliate

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity in Michigan earns recognition for integrating mental health into workplace safety standards.

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Gresham Contractor Fined for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division issued more than $113K in penalties to a residential contractor for repeat safety failures.

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Near-Miss Incidents Caused by Exterior Property Conditions

Don't wait for a fall to take action. Learn why stumbling on uneven ground or dodging overgrown brush are critical warnings for workplace safety.

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Free Screenings Offered to Help Coal Miners Detect Black Lung Early

NIOSH is offering free screenings to help coal miners identify black lung disease early and track respiratory health impacts from coal mine dust exposure.

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Florida Contractor Cited After Fatal HVAC Pipe Explosion

An OSHA investigation into a Bal Harbor Shops worksite fatality resulted in two serious violations and $28,135 in proposed penalties for Hyvac Inc.

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OSHA Cites Florida Tank Contractor After Worker Dies in Confined Space Incident

Federal investigators issued 12 serious violations to a petroleum tank services contractor after a worker died from toxic chemical exposure inside a fuel storage tank at a Lake Worth jobsite.

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Why OSHA Enforcement is Intensifying in 2026

From reactive to predictive. Learn why "calm" regs don't mean relaxed enforcement and how to prep for high-stakes audits.

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